An altar prayer is a sacred form of devotional prayer used to create and sanctify a holy space. Through altar prayers, we establish a dedicated place of worship and communion with the Divine, making our personal or communal prayer space a consecrated area for spiritual connection.
Prayer Context
Source: Biblical (Isaiah 62:6-7)
Type: Altar Devotional
Purpose: Sacred Space Creation
Altar Prayer
O Jerusalem,
I have posted watchmen on your walls;
they will pray day and night, continually.
Take no rest, all you who pray to the Lord.
Give the Lord no rest until he completes his work,
until he makes Jerusalem the pride of the earth.
Amen.
Prayer Posture & Setting
Kneel or stand before your altar or sacred space
Light a candle if appropriate to your tradition
Face east if following traditional prayer orientations
Personal Preparation
Take a moment of silence to center yourself
Arrange any sacred objects on your altar
Read Isaiah 62:6-7 for context
Clear your mind of distractions
Scripture Foundation
“On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have appointed watchmen; All day and all night they will never keep silent.” — Isaiah 62:6
